The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild

Lawrence Anthony devoted his life to animal conservation protecting the world s endangered species Then he was asked to accept a herd of rogue wild elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand His common sense told him to refuse but he was the herd s last chance of survival they would be killed if he wouldn t take them In order to save their lives Anthony took them in In the years that followed he became a part of their family And as he battled to create a bond with the elephants he came to realize that they had a great deal to teach him about life loyalty and freedom The Elephant Whisperer is a heartwarming exciting funny and sometimes sad memoir of Anthony s experiences with these huge yet sympathetic creatures Set against the background of life on an African game reserve with unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife Anthony s unrelenting efforts at animal protection and his remarkable connection with nature will inspire animal lovers and adventurous souls everywhere